Commercial Vehicle Trends and Developments in Battery Swap EVs Seminar

Seminar on Commercial Vehicle Trends and Battery Swap EV Developments

On August 27, 2025, a highly anticipated seminar titled "Commercial Vehicle Trends and Developments in Battery Swap EVs" will be hosted. The event will feature notable speakers from EY Strategy and Consulting, including Keisuke Hayase and Saori Ito, alongside Toru Shimano from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The seminar aims to delve into the evolving landscape of commercial vehicles and the progress of battery swap electric vehicles (EVs).

Seminar Details

- Date and Time: August 27, 2025, (Wednesday) from 4 PM to 6 PM (JST)
- Location: Vision Center Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan
- Format: In-person attendance and live streaming via Zoom, with an archive available for two weeks for on-demand viewing.

Key Topics and Presentations

Part 1: Commercial Vehicles Driving Automotive Trends Towards 2030

Speakers: Keisuke Hayase and Saori Ito (EY Strategy and Consulting)
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The automotive sector is witnessing a transformative shift, with commercial vehicles projected to account for over 50% of total automotive demand by 2030. This change is spurred by trends such as the increasing commercialization of passenger vehicles. As the significance of commercial vehicles grows within the economic framework, new entrants from various sectors, including passenger vehicles, are exploring business opportunities. This segment will address the following:

1. Global definitions of commercial vehicles and the trend of commercialization.
2. Challenges and complexities faced by the commercial vehicle industry.
3. Advanced technologies being developed in tandem with commercial vehicles.
4. The societal implications of merging commercial vehicles with cutting-edge technologies and perspectives that will shape the future of business.
5. Q&A session and networking opportunities.

Part 2: International Standards regarding Battery Swap EVs

Speaker: Toru Shimano (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
Time: 5:05 PM - 6:00 PM

As part of its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, the Ministry of Land has taken the lead in formulating UN standards for electric vehicle safety. In the context of commercial EVs, challenges such as limited driving range and lengthy charging times pose significant hurdles. Hence, the development and testing of battery swap EVs, which allow for battery removal and charging separate from the vehicle, are underway, requiring collaboration among automakers and transport operators. The discussion will cover:

1. Progress towards carbon neutrality in the automotive sector.
2. Current landscape of battery swap EVs in Japan.
3. Ongoing efforts towards the international standardization of battery swap EVs.
4. Q&A session and networking opportunities.

Organizers and Contact Information

The seminar is organized by the Shinsociety System Research Institute, a key player in providing high-level business seminars since its establishment in December 1996. SSK offers approximately 500 business seminars annually, focusing on evolving business environments, strategic information, marketing insights, and technology trends.

For more information, visit SSK's official website or contact:

- Address: 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03-5532-8850
- FAX: 03-5532-8851